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Caught in the Tardy Sweep Net

Jackson Hergenrader, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

In the past, being tardy to class usually resulted in a “slap on the wrist” sort of punishment. Teachers may hand students a tardy slip, email home or, occasionally, assign detentions. This year, however,...

Students mourn loss of PLC days as LPS changes to district-wide common schedule

Students mourn loss of PLC days as LPS changes to district-wide common schedule

Jenna Steinke, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

The Lincoln Board of Education voted Tuesday, Feb. 13, to bring an end to PLC days, which are early dismissals every Tuesday for high school students, and once a month on Tuesdays for elementary and middle...

Students in Sasha Hoxies GoPo class taking notes during a lecture.

Government and Politics Class Prepares Students for the Future

Jackson Hergenrader, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

Government and Politics (GoPo) is a required class for all high school students in Lincoln Public Schools to take before they graduate high school and potentially go on to college. LSE GoPo teacher...

LPS Focus Programs provide opportunities for experiential learning

Lily Deitering, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

Animals, planes, careers, filming, coding and science. While all of these subjects may be completely different, students can discover a whole world behind each and every one of them. Through LPS Focus...

Adriana Martinez with her YPAR researchers during club day.

Research for a Fitter Future

Evangeline Ahern, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

Youth Participatory Action Research, also known as YPAR, was brought to Lincoln Southeast last year with the goal of inspiring and pushing students to pursue potential in researching what they’re passionate...

Culinary classes will get updated kitchens with state-of-the-art equipment.

Construction projects continue

Koko Solomon, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

As students stepped into the school this year after the summer break, they were greeted with construction equipment, hard hats, dust and entire departments relocated due to remodeling and major construction...

Graphic by Evangeline Ahern

Preparing for the Pre-ACT

Andrew Swanson, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

The PreACT is now on the horizon for all sophomores. For several hours on Thursday, Nov. 2, the only sound from classrooms will be the booming of proctors, rustling of paper, and scribbling of Number 2...

Empty Bowls members work on their bowls to be sold at LSEs art shows.

LSE Club Day

Rebecca Halada, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

Drama Club The Drama Club provides insight into a large community within the performing arts at the LSE. The club creates a setting for students who share a passion for theater to discuss information...

Nebraska lawmakers grapple with controversial ban on gender-affirming health care

Nebraska lawmakers grapple with controversial ban on gender-affirming health care

Adam Taylor, News Editor May 27, 2023

As of right now, Nebraska lawmakers have not passed any laws specifically banning transgender care. However, it is important to note that they are currently in the process of trying to do so with bill...

Losing Water, Losing Hope

Losing Water, Losing Hope

Molly Leyden, Online Editor May 27, 2023

Much of Nebraska gets water from Colorado and the well-known Nebraska water source the Ogallala Aquifer. This is through the Platte River which is connected to the Colorado South Platte Rivers. All of...

Weighing the Costs and Benefits of AP Testing

Weighing the Costs and Benefits of AP Testing

Claire Usher, Social Media Manager May 12, 2023

Throughout the school year, students taking an Advanced Placement (AP) class or multiple AP classes work rigorously to keep up with the large load of work while still achieving high grades. Many students...

Are We Politically Informed?

Are We Politically Informed?

Ava Keim, Staff Writer May 12, 2023

Many LSE students will be eligible to vote in the next election. Voter turnout and candidate awareness are the two major factors that affect elections. The issues that people are facing in politics right...

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